ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, moving the Chinese 3D printing brand into a new product category. The scanner went on sale on October 29, 2026, at a retail price of $1,699, with early-bird pricing of $1,599 available through November 12.
According to ELEGOO, the M1 Ultra is aimed at professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects. The company positions it around dimensional accuracy and a streamlined scan-to-model workflow. Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president of ELEGOO, said the device is intended to combine precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in one integrated solution and to make advanced 3D scanning more accessible. Wang described the launch as a step in expanding ELEGOO's 3D creation ecosystem and connecting physical and digital objects.
Blue-laser capture and hardware
ELEGOO specifies blue-laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per meter. The company describes this precision as metrology-grade. To support consistent performance, the scanner uses an all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration. Global-shutter cameras are intended to reduce motion blur and distortion during scanning.
The M1 Ultra also captures color. It offers 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization, allowing users to record both an object's geometry and its visual appearance.
Five modes for different objects
The scanner provides five modes. A 34-line blue laser mode is designed for medium-to-large objects, while a 7-line blue laser mode captures fine details on small-to-medium parts. A single-line blue laser mode targets deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas. An infrared structured light mode covers face, body and object scanning. A fifth marker-free blue laser mode offers an option for surfaces where applying markers is not practical.
ELEGOO says the M1 Ultra can scan objects from 5 x 5 x 5 mm3 up to 4,000 x 4,000 x 4,000 mm3. It can also scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which the company says provides greater flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable design and software
The device includes a 3-inch HD touchscreen for operation directly on the scanner and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for wireless use. A 4,800 mAh swappable battery supports up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning, according to ELEGOO, and the handheld body is designed to be lightweight and ergonomic for use across different workspaces.
The M1 Ultra works with ELEGOO SCAN software. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment are intended to simplify scanning, while automated one-click processing handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and color mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for use in compatible third-party software.
Pricing and broader competition
Standard retail prices are $1,699, €1,699, £1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. During the early-bird period from October 29 through November 12, prices are $1,599, €1,599, £1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999.
The launch places ELEGOO in a growing field of consumer 3D printing companies extending into scanning. Creality introduced the Pika 3D scanner at IFA 2026, a 260 g portable device using seven-line blue laser and near-infrared scanning, with accuracy to 0.03 mm and scan speeds up to 110 fps. Revopoint's Trackit SR wireless scanner offers single-frame accuracy of 0.02 mm and three scanning modes, including a Deep Hole Mode that uses a single blue laser line. 3DMakerpro's Toucan all-in-one scanner lets users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer.
As these brands add capture tools to their portfolios, scanning objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. ELEGOO is now competing in both areas.